Nonprofit & Social Responsibility
Brasilito is a vibrant community filled with hardworking families and bright children - but many face barriers to education, healthcare, and safe community spaces. Brasilito Impact was created to change that. Our mission is to invest in the future of Brasilito by supporting education, health, culture, and the environment. With the right opportunities, we can empower the next generation and strengthen the community we all love.
Our Community Commitment
Arcadia is actively working alongside the key community institutions that serve Brasilito - ADI, Blue Flag (Bandera Azul), CEPIA, ACCAI, and the Do It Foundation. Our commitment is simple: to help make Brasilito a safer, cleaner, and better place by strengthening the local organizations that already serve this community.
Annual Charity Event
Each year, the Brasilito Impact community comes together to celebrate, connect, and raise funds for the programs that are changing lives in our community.
Impact in Action
Through our partnerships with CEPIA and the ADI of Brasilito, every dollar was put to work immediately - supporting children's programs, professional staff, and a full renovation of the Playa Brasilito Community Center.
Education
Personalized academic support for children and teens - reducing educational gaps and improving school performance through one-on-one tutoring led by qualified educators.
Arts & Expression
Circus arts as a tool for life - children develop discipline, coordination, and emotional resilience through structured performance classes that build confidence and character.
Arts & Expression
Dance as a healthy creative outlet - structured classes give youth a positive space for expression and belonging, keeping them connected and engaged in their community.
Community Care
A dedicated social worker who identifies vulnerability, monitors family situations, and connects Brasilito families to the care and resources they need.
Renovation
Three A/C units installed throughout the community center - creating a learning environment that withstands Guanacaste's extreme heat and protects equipment year-round.
Renovation
Custom-built cabinets, new furniture, and professional office equipment for the psychology area - dignifying the space where families come to seek care.
Infrastructure
A full transformation of the Playa Brasilito Community Center - new signage, landscaping, LED lighting, upgraded security, and a completely renewed exterior.
ADI
Through ADI - Brasilito's local development association - funds were directed toward community infrastructure and development projects that benefit all residents.
Renovation
Design and installation of exterior graphic signage and landscaping with native plants - projecting a professional, welcoming identity for the center.
Brasilito Impact Annual Fundraiser
Playa Brasilito - Guanacaste, Costa Rica
An evening of community, celebration, and impact
Who We Work With
Arcadia works alongside the institutions that have served Brasilito for years - strengthening the organizations that already have deep roots here.
CEPIA
Cultura, Educación y Psicología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia
A Costa Rican nonprofit dedicated to the comprehensive development of children and adolescents through education, culture, and psychological care. Their Brasilito community center is the heart of youth programs in the area - offering academic tutoring, arts classes, and professional social work for families who need it most.
cepiacostarica.org →
The Do It Foundation
Improving Lives Across Costa Rica
A Costa Rican family-run nonprofit dedicated to improving accessibility and quality of life for underserved communities. The Do It Foundation has donated over 35,000 wheelchairs to people in need, transforming the lives of families across the country - while also collaborating with local schools to enhance learning environments throughout Guanacaste.
doitcenterfoundation.com →
ADI Brasilito
Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de Brasilito
Brasilito's primary local development association - the elected body responsible for driving community improvement projects and channeling investment into local infrastructure. The ADI is the voice of the community in Brasilito, ensuring that resources reach the people who need them most.
ACCAI
Youth Programs & Community Engagement
ACCAI provides positive opportunities for children and teenagers in Brasilito - structured programs that support education, sports, and community engagement, helping build a stronger foundation for the next generation.
Blue Flag
Bandera Azul Ecológica
Arcadia is supporting Brasilito's Blue Flag environmental program - providing legal counsel to establish a formal association so the program can independently manage funds, grow its reach, and keep Playa Brasilito among Costa Rica's cleanest beaches.
Caring for Guanacaste
Our commitment to Brasilito goes beyond the community - we are actively working to preserve the natural beauty of this coastline for generations to come.
Organized cleanup events bringing together residents, volunteers, and partners to keep Playa Brasilito clean and welcoming for everyone who visits and calls it home.
Tree planting activities completed in partnership with Blue Flag - adding shade, habitat, and natural beauty along the beach and throughout the community.
Ongoing reforestation efforts along the beachfront to restore native vegetation, prevent erosion, and support Brasilito's coastal ecosystem for the long term.
A continuing commitment to keeping Brasilito clean, beautiful, and environmentally sustainable - because the health of this place is inseparable from the community that calls it home.
Interested in Arcadia at Brasilito Beach or want to learn more about Brasilito Impact? Our team is happy to answer your questions about the community, residences, and our social initiatives.
